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CFFP Limits | Tax Rates | Tax Calendar | Tax Publications | Tax Forms
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CFFP Limits
2026 Tax Calendar*
Fourth Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
If you are self-employed or have other fourth-quarter income that requires you to pay quarterly estimated taxes, postmark this payment by January 15, 2026.
IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 Tax Returns
Deadline for Employers and Businesses for issuing wage and information statements, such as Form W-2 and certain 1099s, to their employees and contractors.
Tax filing due for partnerships, S corporations, and multi-member LLCs, which are all considered "pass-through" entities.
This deadline is for filing their information tax returns and issuing a Schedule K-1 to each owner, not for paying taxes.
Deadline, as well as the final cutoff for making tax-deductible 401(k) contributions for the prior year, provided a tax extension was filed.
This primarily applies to partnerships, S corporations, and multi-member LLCs, which are all considered "pass-through" entities. This is also the final deadline to make a prior-year contribution and satisfy Defined Benefit Plan minimum funding requirements regardless of Business entity type or whether the business's tax return was extended to a later date.
First Quarter 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due
2025 Individual Tax Returns Due
Most taxpayers have until April 15 to file tax returns. Email or postmark your returns by midnight on this date.
Last Day To Make A 2025 IRA Contribution
If you have not already contributed fully to your retirement account for 2025, April 15 is your last chance to fund a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA.
Individual Tax Return Extension Form Due
If you cannot file your taxes on time, file your request for an extension by April 15 to push your deadline back to October 15, 2026.
Deadline to Fund Health Savings Accounts for the 2025 Tax Year
Second Quarter 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Third Quarter 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due
Final, non-extendable deadline for filing taxes for businesses that requested an extension on their earlier deadline
Extended Individual Tax Returns Due
If you received an extension, you have until October 15 to file your 2026 tax return.
Final deadline to submit your 2025 federal income tax return.
This applies to individuals, sole proprietorships, and C corporations. This date is most significant for making contributions to SEP IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and correcting certain IRA contributions for the 2025 tax year
Deadline for making financial decisions that apply to the 2026 tax year including:
1. Required minimum distributions (RMDs): If you are 73 or older, you must take your RMD from retirement accounts like a 401(k) or traditional IRA by the end of the year.
2. Deadline for elective deferrals to count towards the 2026 contribution limit for employer sponsored retirement plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.
3. Any charitable contributions you plan to itemize as deductions for the 2026 tax year must be made by
December 31.4. Deadline to complete Roth Conversions for 2026
*Tax deadlines that fall on weekends or national holidays will be delayed until the following business day. Also, the IRS has the authority to adjust federal tax deadlines on short notice based on its assessment of financial or economic conditions.
**If you live in a location affected by a natural disaster, check with the IRS, as your tax-filing deadline may have been adjusted.
Tax Publications
These links will let you download a number of very useful tax publications from the Internal Revenue Service. Clicking on one of these links will download a PDF version of the publication directly from the Internal Revenue Service website.
Your Rights as a Taxpayer
This publication explains some of your most important rights as a taxpayer and the examination, appeal, collection, and refund processes.
Armed Forces' Tax Guide
This publication covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It does not cover military pensions or veterans’ benefits or give the basic tax rules that apply to all taxpayers.
Your Appeal Rights and How to Prepare a Protest if You Don't Agree
This Publication tells you how to appeal your tax case if you don’t agree with the Internal Revenue Service findings in an audit or other review.
Employer's Tax Guide
A guide to taxes for employers and business owners.
Your Income Tax for Individuals
This publication covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It explains the tax law to help you make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more.
Tax Guide for Small Businesses (for individuals using Schedule C/C-EZ)
The publication provides general information about the federal tax laws that apply to small business owners who are sole proprietors and to statutory employees. It provides information on business income, expenses, and tax credits that may help you file your income tax return.
Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
This publication discusses some tax rules that affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return. It answers some basic questions: who should file; what status to use; how many exemptions to claim; and the amount of the standard deduction.
Medical and Dental Expenses (including the Health Coverage Tax Credit)
This publication explains the itemized deduction for medical and dental expenses that you claim on Schedule A (Form 1040).
Child and Dependent Care Expenses
This publication explains the tests you must meet to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
Divorced or Separated Individuals
This publication explains tax rules that apply if you are divorced or separated from your spouse.
Charitable Contributions
This publication explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions.
Business Expenses
This publication discusses common business expenses and explains what is and is not deductible.
Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund
This publication discusses general rules and procedures that the IRS follows in examinations.
Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
This publication discusses traditional, Roth, and SIMPLE IRAs. It explains the rules for setting up an IRA, contributing to an IRA, transferring money or property to or from an IRA, receiving distributions from an IRA, and taking credit for contributions to an IRA.
Survivors, Executors, and Administrators
This publication is designed to help those in charge of the estate of an individual who has died. It shows them how to complete and file federal income tax returns and explains their responsibility to pay any taxes due on behalf of the deceased person.
Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans
This publication explains health savings accounts (HSAs), medical savings accounts (Archer MSAs and Medicare Advantage MSAs), health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs), and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).
Tax Forms
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
An alternative to the Form 1040 for taxpayers who are 65 and older.
Estimated Tax for Individuals. Estimated tax is the method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding (for example, earnings from self-employment, interest, dividends, rents, or alimony).
Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers.
An annual report required by the IRS, DOL, and PBGC to ensure employee benefit plans, such as 401(k)s and pensions, comply with federal regulations and provide financial transparency.
Additional Income and Adjustments to Income.
Additional Taxes.
Additional Credits and Payments.
Itemized Deductions. If you itemize, you can deduct a part of your medical and dental expenses and un-reimbursed employee business expenses, and amounts you paid for certain taxes, interest, contributions, and miscellaneous expenses. You can also deduct certain casualty and theft losses.
Interest and Ordinary Dividends.
Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship).
Capital Gains and Losses. Use this form to report the sale or exchange of a capital asset not reported on another form or schedule, gains from involuntary conversions (other than from casualty or theft) of capital assets not held for business or profit, capital gain distributions not reported directly on Form 1040, and non-business bad debts.
Supplemental Income and Loss. Use Schedule E to report income or loss from rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, trusts, and residual interests in real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs).
Self-Employment Tax. Use this form to figure the tax due on net earnings from self-employment. The Social Security Administration uses the information from Schedule SE to figure your benefits under the social security program.
Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. Complete this form so your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay.
Wage and Tax Statement. Every employer who pays for services performed by an employee, including non-cash payments, must file a Form W-2 for each employee - even if the employee is related to the employer.
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Anyone who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA.
Miscellaneous Income Statement. Every business that pays for services performed by a non-employee must file a copy of Form 1099 for each non-employee.
Form to report nonemployee compensation.
Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return.
Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits). Use this form to figure and claim tax credits for qualified education expenses paid to an eligible postsecondary educational institution.
This content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation.
